A former La Center police officer has filed a lawsuit against American Medical Response claiming that a paramedic punched her in the face while she was restrained during an involuntary mental health hold.

Vancouver Heights — An interactive digital story that examines post-eruption Mount St. Helens was recently created by Washington State University Vancouver students using modern technologies, including virtual reality and 3D animation.

Ridgefield — The Ridgefield School District celebrated the completion of its $49 million construction project on Dec. 6 with a ribbon cutting ceremony at Ridgefield High School. In 2012, voters passed a bond so the growing district could upgrade and expand its campuses.